AI-Assisted Coding: Tool or Trap?
At our latest developer guild, we gathered to talk about something that’s reshaping the way we work – Artificial Intelligence in software development.
The discussion wasn’t just about tools or trends. It was about how AI is actively changing the way we think, code, and solve problems.
What followed was a thoughtful, honest, and sometimes challenging conversation.
What We Talked About
We explored how AI tools are helping us write code faster and more efficiently – but also what we risk when we rely on them too much.
Some of the most powerful questions that came up were:
- How important is it to maintain the skill of writing code independently?
- Should we always analyze and double-check what AI gives us?
- What happens to our problem-solving muscles when we let machines do the thinking for us?
Everyone brought something valuable to the table – not just opinions, but real stories from daily work, moments where AI saved time, or times where it led them astray.
Our Takeaway
After all the reflections, one point stood out clearly:
AI is a powerful ally – but it doesn’t replace our core skills.
- Writing code by hand still matters.
- Understanding logic, structure, and architecture remains essential.
- AI should support the process, not take it over.
We agreed that the best developers will be the ones who know how to use AI to enhance their thinking, not to avoid it.
Use it to automate the small things. Let it assist. But don’t lose touch with the craft.
Want to Dive Deeper?
The article we discussed during the session – “Why I Stopped Using AI Code Editors” by Luciano Nooijen – sparked many of the thoughts that shaped this guild conversation.
It’s a great read for anyone wondering where the line is between convenience and complacency.
💬 We’d love to hear your perspective:
How do you approach AI-assisted coding? Where do you draw the line?
Let’s continue the conversation below.
